Saturday, 28 February 2015

First of all, a huge 'Thank You' to those of you that joined us for our last challenge 'Pretty in Pink' - we had some gorgeous entries for this one, but just a reminder that we are a stamping challenge, so unfortunately we are not able to consider digital images for our Top 3. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.Just to let you know we are also always on the lookout for Guest Designers to join us for our 'Midway Motivation' posts on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge. This opportunity will require you to make two projects on two different themes and would give you the chance to experience being on a design team, without all the extra commitment. If you are interested in being a 'Guest Designer' please add GDT after your entry below.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.31 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

So, with Mother's Day coming up very soon - this is a chance to share your lovely makes for mum.

BUT please remember, we are a stamping challenge so your project MUST include stamping and please state clearly which stamp/stamps you used in your blog post(no digital images please).

Now it's over to you - to submit your entry just click on the little blue button below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. We will be around to visit your blogs over the next fortnight and I will be back with details of our next challenge on the 14th March.

My name is Leslie, I'm married with two grown children and one granddaughter, and I live in north Florida. I began scrapbooking about 40 years ago, way back when scrapbooks were really bland - before all the fun papers and embellishments came about. For the last 20 years or so, my paper passion has been card making. I started out making computer-generated cards, graduated to card kits, then quickly realized that having my own stash of stuff was the way to go! The rest is history, as they say! I'm addicted to rubber stamping and also enjoy making 3-D paper projects, especially paper shoes and mini albums, and have been known to alter a few tins and boxes. Thanks to my sister, I also started beading and making jewelry about a year or so ago.

A huge thanks to Jan and the Fantasy Stampers crew for having me on board the month of February. Looking forward to getting inky fingers with all of them! ;)

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Here is Leslie's lovely project for a little inspiration ...

Such a cleverly designed card

using Stampin' Up 'Mosaic Madness'

and 'Papillion Potpourri'.

Many thanks, Leslie.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 27th February, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Sunday, 15 February 2015

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First, a big thank you to everyone who played along last time with our 'PS. I Love You' challenge - we had some gorgeous entries, but just a gentle reminder that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot.

So, here's who the Design Team chose for the Top 3 ..

Joint 1st - Kirsten

A beautifully designed card x

Joint 1st - Ann Chuang

Such a pretty Paris themed design x

2nd - Louby

A Gorjuss art journal project x

Congratulations ladies - please feel free to take a copy of our Winner's badge - just click on the 'Winner's Badge' tab at the top of the blog.

Saturday, 14 February 2015

First of all, 'Thank You' to those of you that joined us for our last challenge 'PS. I Love You' - we had some really pretty romantic entries. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.So, onto the important news - as a result of our Design Team Call I would like to introduce you to our two brand new team members.First up, please welcome Helen who you might recognize as one of our previous guest designers ...

I've been a card maker for many years and particularly enjoy stamping. I'm lucky enough to be part of the design team for Little Claire, Pink Gem, Inky Impressions, Imagine That Digis by Kris, Buckwell Craft Supplies and Card Creations Plus as well as several challenge blogs. For the past two years I've worked for Abbeyfield, which is a charity providing care for the elderly. I'm an Activities Co-ordinator covering a care home and two sheltered houses.

Second up, please welcome Jackie ...

I live in
south Hampshire just outside Southampton and am married to Keith who is a very patient man – he needs to be. We
have one grown up daughter who lives in Winchester and I work part- time in a school supporting visually
impaired pupils.

I have
crafted one way or another for a long time. I can remember as a child making
paper lanterns to decorate my room at Christmas. Along the way I have tried
many crafts like knitting, rug making, patch work, macramé, crotchet and dress
making. About eight
years ago I started to notice that some people were making handmade cards,
especially at Christmas, and I decided to give this a go myself. Since then I
haven’t looked back and the house is now full of my crafty stash. I am
permanently on a mission to try and organise all my bits and pieces. My crafting
is done on the dining room table and my very understanding husband, who often
has to eat somewhere else so I can complete a project, doesn't complain. I would like to say that doesn't happen often,
but it does.

Stamping and
die-cutting are a passion and I have many stamps and dies. Just recently I have applied my card making
skills to scrap booking some of our memorable moments it is a wonderful way to
treasure a memory. I have also had a go at a few home décor pieces so you may
see these some of these in the future. It is amazing how many uses you can find
for stamps.

I started
blogging a year ago and I am so pleased that I did it has meant that I can
easily join in with challenges that are set (and there are lots of them). I
find that challenges help me to develop my skills and help me to think about
things in a different way. I am so pleased to be joining the Design Team here - I think it will be lots of fun.

Happy Crafting, Jackie

Just to let you know we are also always on the lookout for Guest Designers to join us for our 'Midway Motivation' posts on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge. This opportunity will require you to make two projects on two different themes and would give you the chance to experience being on a design team, without all the extra commitment. If you are interested in being a 'Guest Designer' please add GDT after your entry below.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.30 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

So, I know this is one of my favourite colours to craft with - I hope it's yours too.

BUT please remember, we are a stamping challenge so your project MUST include stamping and please state clearly which stamp/stamps you used in your blog post(no digital images please).

Now it's over to you - to submit your entry just click on the little blue button below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. We will be around to visit your blogs over the next fortnight and I will be back with details of our next challenge on the 28th February.

My name is Leslie, I'm married with two grown children and one granddaughter, and I live in north Florida. I began scrapbooking about 40 years ago, way back when scrapbooks were really bland - before all the fun papers and embellishments came about. For the last 20 years or so, my paper passion has been card making. I started out making computer-generated cards, graduated to card kits, then quickly realized that having my own stash of stuff was the way to go! The rest is history, as they say! I'm addicted to rubber stamping and also enjoy making 3-D paper projects, especially paper shoes and mini albums, and have been known to alter a few tins and boxes. Thanks to my sister, I also started beading and making jewelry about a year or so ago.

A huge thanks to Jan and the Fantasy Stampers crew for having me on board the month of February. Looking forward to getting inky fingers with all of them! ;)

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Here is Leslie's stunning project for a little inspiration ...

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(The sentiment)

A gorgeous 'love themed' star card

using Stampin' Up 'Flowering Flourishes'

and a sentiment from Gina Kay Designs.

Many thanks, Leslie.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 13th February, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Sunday, 1 February 2015

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First, a great big thank you to everyone who played along last time with our 'Fairy Nice' challenge - we had some really pretty entries, but just a gentle reminder that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot.

So, here's who the Design Team chose for the Top 3 ..

Joint 1st - Liz

A gorgeous stamped design x

Joint 1st - Jackie T

A really pretty design with beautiful background x

2nd - Lena Loken

Just perfect for a new baby x

Congratulations ladies - please feel free to take a copy of our Winner's badge - just click on the 'Winner's Badge' tab at the top of the blog.